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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: "Calm With Horses" Pages 132-167.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "Father Time" always have with him?
(a) A beer.
(b) A book.
(c) A dog.
(d) A knife.

2. After Paudi shows Dympna the injured dog, what question does he ask Dympna?
(a) Whether he thinks they can trust a vet to come to the farm.
(b) Whether Dympna will euthanize the dog for him.
(c) Whether Hector already told him what happened
(d) Whether he knows of a good vet.

3. What does the Irish slang expression "shift" mean?
(a) Use illicit drugs.
(b) Drink alcohol.
(c) Meet new people.
(d) Kiss; make out.

4. What is unusual about Bat's hair?
(a) It is dyed purple.
(b) It is very long.
(c) It is a wig.
(d) It is prematurely grey.

5. When the two men get out of their car opposite to where Val, Joan, and Martina are sitting, what are they dressed to do?
(a) Hunt mushrooms.
(b) Go dancing.
(c) Patrol the area.
(d) Go fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tug's theory about the two women supposedly sighted with Wayne Clancy?

2. What technique is used when Paudi says that he will "have to take [the dog] for a walk up the heather" (135)?

3. What causes Bat to feel so nauseous that he rushes to the bathroom, thinking he will throw up?

4. What is the first clue that Arm has died?

5. What does Jimmy use to write "Marry Me" on Mark's car?

(see the answer key)

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